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There are people in your life who will help to make you strong. The ones that are dead weight, well they simply don’t belong. We are entitled to our rights, never take it on the chin. It might be time to clean that porch, so let the sweeping now begin. Ignorance can be bliss, if you’re not the one who’s under fire. Color should never matter, nor should your sexual desire. If you choose to harm my child, in my heart you will be dead. That is my final answer, I’ve already made my bed. My youngest son is gay and he makes me very proud! I’ll stand on any rooftop and shout that very loud. If you judge a person by their character and the content of their heart. There would never be a line to draw that keeps us all apart. I love this brave young man who is my youngest son. He is the brother of my oldest boy and they’ve kept us on the run. I couldn’t be any prouder, of the men they are today. I love you both with all my heart and it will always be that way!

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Date: 11/7/2020 6:30:00 PM
Love, the greatest gift we can give our kids. Nicely penned, Mark. :) gw
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Mark Koplin
Date: 11/8/2020 7:11:00 AM
Thank you so much Gershon! have a great day my friend!
Date: 11/7/2020 11:48:00 AM
a very touching tribute to your sons, mark! all that we can hope for in our kids is that they find their own happiness in life and if they are lucky, they have parents who will support their choices...
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Date: 11/7/2020 1:57:00 PM
Thank you very much Ilene. There is a lot of hate towards the gay community. I'm glad trump got beat, he was against their rights.
Date: 11/7/2020 2:48:00 AM
A beautiful tribute to two fine young men, you must be so proud of them Mark. Tom
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Mark Koplin
Date: 11/7/2020 3:45:00 AM
Thanks Tom! I am so very proud. They were young in this picture. They are now grown men, the youngest is 25 and the oldest is 30
Date: 11/6/2020 8:41:00 PM
Love is patient and kind. We have a bond with our children and as God loves us, we too, should love our children, unconditionally. Your loyalty to your sons is to be commended, Mark.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 11/7/2020 3:43:00 AM
Thank you Jenna, I appreciate that!
Date: 11/6/2020 3:41:00 PM
aww Mark your love for your family shines out my friend, your youngest son is so lucky to have your support... so many young people do not have such acceptance, got a lump in my throat at this very touching piece:-) hugs jan xx
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Mark Koplin
Date: 11/7/2020 3:43:00 AM
Thanks Jan, that means a lot my friend!

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